Land Surveyor Technician

Job Posting End Date:
January 20, 2026 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $57,262 to $67,288 ($27.53 to $32.35 per hour). The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 01/20/2026 in order to be considered.
** Position Description
** At the Anoka County Transportation Division, our vision is to enhance and protect life by providing safe, reliable roads and reducing traffic congestion. We are currently seeking a Land Surveyor Technician to join our team. This role supports a variety of essential surveying functions, including collecting precise field measurements using professional survey instruments in compliance with all applicable standards. The technician will also perform boundary, topographic, and right‑of‑way surveys for a range of county projects.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of January 26, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
** Pay & Benefits
*** Salary: $57,262 to $67,288 ($27.53 to $32.35 per hour).
* 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30: $57,262 to $77,292 ($27.53 to $37.16 per hour).
* 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
* Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at
* Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
* Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
* Advancement/professional development opportunities.
** Work Location
*** This position will work at the Anoka County Highway building located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.
* Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
** Job Duties and Responsibilities*
* * These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Land Surveyor Technician.
** Collect accurate field survey measurements using survey instruments in accordance with all applicable requirements. Perform boundary, topography, and right of way surveys for various county projects.
* Maintain Public Land Survey (PLS) monuments including monitoring location certificates, removing and replacing monuments, re-positioning, and checking ties to PLS monuments.
* Prepare graphic displays, drawings, and maps for various county departments, including topographical and architectural drawings, tax forfeit maps, signs, and charts.
* Prepare and/or check documents, drawings and data using computer aided drafting software, GIS software, or other software programs.
* Maintain county maps, plats, and aerial photos and perform the necessary dissemination of information to county departments and the public.
* Conduct research on legal interpretation, map assembly, and field notes. Convert field notes and instructions into maps or graphic displays.
* Remain current on rapidly changing technology such as Global Position Systems (GPS), computer-aided drafting (CAD), total stations and data collectors, and digital levels.
* Maintain survey instruments and measuring vehicles using routine and preventative maintenance procedures.
* Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.
** Qualifications and Requirements:
**** Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
*** Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program with a land surveying or civil engineering emphasis and at least 2 years of job-related experience.
* In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
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